Spyware



March 22, 2008

New security measures - Norton 360 2.0 (EARTHtimes.org)

Filed under: Spyware News — Yahoo! News Search Results for spyware @ 9:20 pm
Munich - Symantec has released the Norton 360 2.0 to protect from viruses, spyware and phishing attacks and to function as a firewall, the company's Munich branch reported recently. New functions include browser protection to prevent hackers from tak...

The New ?Big Brother?: Mom and Dad? (New York Times)

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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 7th Feb 2006 23:53 UTC (OS News)

Filed under: Spyware News — Yahoo! News Search Results for spyware @ 5:50 pm
Microsoft plans to ship a new security product in June , charging $49.95 [EUR 42] a year to shield up to three PCs against viruses, spyware and other cyberthreats, the company said on Tuesday.

qvdntlmwToolbar

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 12:44 pm
qvdntlmw Toolbar is a malicious toolbar that is created to stealthily install itself inside your system, import additional malware and install an unwanted browser toolbar. qvdntlmw Toolbar is reported to be a clone of toolbars that have been distributed by Zlob.Trojan malware. Usually, qvdntlmw Toolbar gets inside your PC by masquerading as a video codec. This toolbar contains four icons which all of them lead to corrupt security software. qvdntlmw Toolbar shouldn't be trusted and is recommended to be removed.

Microsoft Buys Security Firm (PC World via Yahoo! News)

Filed under: Spyware News — Yahoo! News Search Results for spyware @ 12:00 pm
Komoku technology will be incorporated into Forefront and Windows Live OneCare.

Topic: Spyware News - Molester Sentenced to 60 Years - The Ledger

Filed under: Spyware News — admin @ 11:12 am

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Recent Original Stories (New Mobile Computing)

Filed under: Spyware News — Yahoo! News Search Results for spyware @ 10:41 am
Here is a page discussing various myths surrounding Firefox . "We have all seen these banners before or heard people say 'Firefox is faster, Firefox has lower requirements, Firefox is secure, Firefox defends me from all spyware, etc.' How misleading is it? Read on."

posted by Jonathan Van Eenwyk on Tue 18th Jan 2005 06:47 UTC (OS News)

Filed under: Spyware News — Yahoo! News Search Results for spyware @ 10:24 am
In recent years, security, especially of the Windows platform, seems to constantly reawaken as a topic of eager discussion. Tech magazines and websites regularly publish articles on the subject, offering tips and tricks to stay clear of the latest virus or spyware.

How do you like your Spam?

Filed under: Spyware News — Doug Woodall @ 9:35 am
PC Pitstop just finished a survey on how users deal with Spam.
Check out the results and see where you fit in.
And I never liked Spam, and it does not taste just like chicken as many say it does.
clipped from techtalk.pcpitstop.com
PC Pitstop SPAM Survey


The initial analysis of our March 2008 SPAM Survey results.

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Whats a Vish?

Filed under: Spyware News — Doug Woodall @ 9:24 am
Uh, surely you would not reply to a text message on your cell phone that says something like this.
You wouldnt would you?
clipped from blog.washingtonpost.com

The Anatomy of a Vishing Scam

The scams in this case took the form of a type of phishing known as “vishing,” wherein cell-phone users receive a text message warning that their bank account has been closed due to suspicious activity, and that they need to call a provided phone number to reactivate the account. Victims who called the number reached an automated voice mail box that prompted callers to key in their credit card number, expiration date and PIN to verify their information (the voice mail systems involved in these sorts of scams usually are run off of free or low-cost Internet-based phone networks that are difficult to trace and shut down).

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